Luang Prabang

For those looking to visit to magical and mysterious places, Luang Prabang is an especially beautiful site to begin their adventure into the Land of One Million Elephants. Luang Prabang, which was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 and is widely cited as South East Asia's most picturesque city, has something to offer for everyone. Because there are so many temples scattered around, Luang Prabang is the city in Laos that receives the most tourists. There are actually more than 30 temples here, great and little, gilded and wooden, old and new, each with a distinctive design.

Whether meandering along the Mekong or Nam Khan Rivers or catching a sight of saffron-robed monks making their way to one of the 32 centuries-old temples still surviving today, tourists will find the city to be easily explored on foot or by bicycle. Luang Prabang is the most romantic destination in South East Asia, where you can take a leisurely stroll with your significant other. Its cultural heritage, which includes the architecture, alms-giving ceremonies that take place every morning at five in the morning, and the simple beauty of bougainvillea-lined streets, contribute to this. This city, which once served as the Kingdom of Laos's capital, is today a minor provincial town with around 50,000 residents. Ideal for a peaceful retreat!